Do I need an agent?

Ok here we go - another one finished ( oh please let someone like it enough to buy it!!! - I have to win this arguement - I just have to )

Suzan says - ( with great excitement ) come look - I'm finished - do you like it?

John says - You make things too personal

Suzan says - But surely someone else will like it as much as I do?

John says - You should be gravitating towards a more " general " audience

Suzan says - I don't like " general "

John says - But you're narrowing your customer base - your items are getting

too specific

Suzan says - Did I say I needed an agent? I don't recall saying I needed an agent?

Are you offering your services as an agent?

John says -  Forget it Suzan, just do what you want, ok?

Suzan says - I always do John, sigh, I always do....................

Suzan says - please do not speak to me for the rest of the day

John says - I've no intentions of doing so.

and 10 minutes later

Suzan says - what would you like for dinner

John says - maybe steaks would be nice.

Suzan says - you don't like my dresser, do you?

John says - it's too customized - it's too specific - it's too

Suzan says - Did I say I needed an agent?

Suzan says - do you want fries or mashed with your steak..................

Suzan says - the last time I did this pattern it sold in a day.

John says - let's drop the subject, shall we?

Domestic bliss? Fuggedaboudit........................I'd find it boring anyway!

Here we go - sorry no before on this one - 

Annie Sloan - Duck egg blue ( with versailles peaking through here and there ) and Pure White.

Clear Wax

John says - Why do you have keys on the salt and pepper tray?

Suzan says - because I like how it looks - and I may keep it for a key tray - does that upset

the balance of our life in some degree?

John says - It's PEWTER and PORCELAIN for God's Sakes - you're going to destroy it

Suzan says - relax ex - lax it's just for the photos

John says - NOTHING - THIS IS A FIRST - JOHN SAYS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

Oh look at that - 2 handles are missing - lol - couldn't even wait till I installed them to take the photos, 

Off to find the drill - not even going to think of asking for help on this one.

But I'm going to make him an extra special dinner this evening - sometimes he deserves extra special

living with me.
He really is a saint - albeit a grumpy one at times - but a saint none the less.

XXX

I'm making the rounds - and partying with these gracious hostesses ( with the mostesses )

Nifty Thrifty Things
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2012/08/nifty-thrifty-sunday-69.html

It's Overflowing
http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/08/overflowing-with-creativity-84/
It's so very Cheri
http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/08/05/its-party-time-8-5-2012/
I should be mopping the floor
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/08/mop-it-up-mondays-28.html
My 1929 Charmer
http://my1929charmer.com/sundays-best-42-par-tay/
Homemaker on a dime
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2012/08/creative-bloggers-party-hop-71.html
Under the table and dreaming
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/08/the-sunday-showcase-party-no-113.html
Lines Across
http://www.linesacross.com/2012/08/the-cure-for-common-monday-50.html
Jam's Corner
http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/08/marvelous-mondays-link-party-6_5.html
Making the world cuter
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/08/making-the-world-cuter-2/
The Dedicated House
http://suzyq-vintagous.blogspot.ca/2012/08/ok-here-we-go-another-one-finished-oh.html
Coastal Charm
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no-12550-giveaway.html
Our Delightful Home
http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/live-show-me-what-you-got-tuesdays-at.html
Kathe with an E
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/08/youre-gonna-love-it-week-16.html
Beez Rental Designs
http://beezrentaldesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/08/frugal-treasures-tuesday-20.html
Krafty Kat
http://kraftykat76.blogspot.ca/2012/08/gettin-krafty-with-it.html
The Farmhouse Porch
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.ca/2012/08/welcome-to-week-27-of-cowgirl-up-link.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/08/knick-of-time-tuesday-46.html
PJH Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/08/totally-transformed-tuesday-4-features.html
Not just a Housewife
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/08/show-me-what-ya-got-86.html
Ironstone Nest
http://www.theironstonenest.com/2012/08/transformation-tuesday-link-party.html
Shades of Amber
http://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.ca/2012/08/chalk-paint-link-party.html
Homework
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-inspiration-board-link-party-62.html
Debbie does creations
http://debbiedoescreations.com/2012/08/06/toot-your-horn-tuesday-24-link-party/
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/08/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-28.html
Uncommon
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2012/08/uncommonly-yours-link-party-40.html#.UCGlJvaPVDQ
Clean & Scentsible
http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-creative-spark-no-52.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.ca/2012/08/wow-us-wednesdays-78.html
In the old Road
http://intheoldroad.blogspot.ca/2012/08/all-star-block-party-10-and-features.html
The life of Jennifer Dawn
http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-5.html
Kammy's Korner
http://www.kammyskorner.com/2012/08/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-and-welcome.html
Adorned from above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/apple-cinnamon-roll-pull-aparts-and.html
No Minimalist here
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.ca/2012/08/open-house-party_8.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/08/thursdays-are-your-days-poofy-cheeks.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/08/creative-inspirations-linky-party-26.html
The Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/08/transformation-thursday-no-164.html#more
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/08/poww-100-furniture-link-party.html
The 36th Avenue
http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/08/best-diy-projects-and-link-party-68.html
Katherine's Korner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/08/09/thursday-favoriote-things-blog-hop-linky-party-48/
Somewhat Simple
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/blog-link-party-with-silk/
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/08/potpourri-party-36.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/08/feathered-nest-friday_9.html
Redoux Interiors
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/08/link-party-67-and-double-features/
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/08/its-inspiration-friday-no-77welcome.html
The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/home-sweet-home-79_9.html
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/shabbilicious-friday-link-party-august_10.html
Days of Chalk and Chocolate
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.ca/2012/08/calling-guest-bloggers-and-friday-link.html
My Turn for us
http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/freedom-fridays-14.html
My Romantic Home
http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/how-to-dry-hydrangeas-show-and-tell.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/08/rustic-restorations-weekend-15.html
Chase the Star
http://chase-thestar.blogspot.ca/2012/08/keep-calm-and-link-up-1.html
The Shabby Nest
http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/08/frugal-friday_9.html
Finding Fabulous
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/2012/08/frugalicious-fridayempire-patio-covers.html
One More Time
http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/08/share-it-one-more-time-5-and-features.html
Petites Passions
http://myricandreasen.blogspot.ca/2012/08/passion-parade-friday-link-soiree_9.html
Addicted to Decorating
http://www.addicted2decorating.com/addicts-not-so-anonymous-link-party-28.html
Classy Clutter
http://classyclutter.blogspot.ca/2012/08/spotlight-saturday-25.html

LIttle Miss Muffett

Sat on her tuffet - ok I know this isn't a tuffet ( don't even know what a tuffet is - is it a little footstool?) but if she had this chair I know she would have been sitting on it instead - and children's literature would have been forever changed................

Little Miss Claire
Sat on her chair .................it doesn't have the same ring to it does it? Ok - I'll work on that.

I was actually going to go out today and buy some Curds ( no really I was, I " get " into this, you know )
and then I could have made some POUTINE after I took the photos - and if you don't know what Poutine is please click on the link - this is an extremely popular dish here in good old Montreal - it's actually a heart attack on a plate - but you would die happy, I promise you AND you will not find this anywhere else.
Julie - try this - you'll love it, I swear!  And even if the picture of it throws you off still make it. Google the recipe.

Anyway I changed my mind because I would have had to deal with a spider towards the end and that was a little too much - even for me.

Remember this antique beauty I found?

I cannot tell you how much that fabric stunk - God it was bad - I had to hermetically seal it lol ( and the padding underneath ) but the odor lingered in my living room for awhile - I sprayed a ton of febreeze for
a couple of days.

I painted it in Paris Grey and White ( Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - waxed it - - reupholstered it including brand new odor free padding ( and added a little stencilled pattern on the seat )
And here she is now

What do you think - should I start writing kids books - or stick to furniture?
It's now sitting in a little girl's nursery - I'll leave the books to Doctor Seuss...................

XXX

Partying with the following lovely ladies

Nifty Thrifty Things
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2012/08/nifty-thrifty-sunday-69.html
It's overflowing
http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/08/overflowing-with-creativity-84/
It's so very Cheri
http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/08/05/its-party-time-8-5-2012/
My 1929 Charmer
http://my1929charmer.com/sundays-best-42-par-tay/
I Should be Mopping the Floo
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/08/mop-it-up-mondays-28.html
Homemaker on a dime
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2012/08/creative-bloggers-party-hop-71.html
Under the table and dreaming
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/08/the-sunday-showcase-party-no-113.html
Lines Across
http://www.linesacross.com/2012/08/the-cure-for-common-monday-50.html
Jam's Corner
http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/08/marvelous-mondays-link-party-6_5.html
Making the world cuter
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/08/making-the-world-cuter-2/
The Dedicated House
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.ca/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-9.html
Coastal Charm
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no-12550-giveaway.html
Our Delightful Home
http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/live-show-me-what-you-got-tuesdays-at.html
Kathe With an E
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/08/youre-gonna-love-it-week-16.html
Beez Rental Designs
http://beezrentaldesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/08/frugal-treasures-tuesday-20.html
Krafty Kat
http://kraftykat76.blogspot.ca/2012/08/gettin-krafty-with-it.html
The Farmhouse Porch
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.ca/2012/08/welcome-to-week-27-of-cowgirl-up-link.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/08/knick-of-time-tuesday-46.html
PJH Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/08/totally-transformed-tuesday-4-features.html
Not just a Housewife
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/08/show-me-what-ya-got-86.html
The Ironstone Nest
http://www.theironstonenest.com/2012/08/transformation-tuesday-link-party.html
Shades of Amber
http://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.ca/2012/08/chalk-paint-link-party.html
Homework
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-inspiration-board-link-party-62.html
Debbie Does Creations
http://debbiedoescreations.com/2012/08/06/toot-your-horn-tuesday-24-link-party/
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/08/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-28.html
Uncommon
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2012/08/uncommonly-yours-link-party-40.html
Clean & Scentsible
http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-creative-spark-no-52.html
In the old Road
http://intheoldroad.blogspot.ca/2012/08/all-star-block-party-10-and-features.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.ca/2012/08/wow-us-wednesdays-78.html
The life of Jennifer Dawn
http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-5.html
Kammy's Korner
http://www.kammyskorner.com/2012/08/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-and-welcome.html
Adorned from Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/apple-cinnamon-roll-pull-aparts-and.html
No Minimalist Here
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.ca/2012/08/open-house-party_8.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/08/thursdays-are-your-days-poofy-cheeks.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/08/creative-inspirations-linky-party-26.html
The Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/08/transformation-thursday-no-164.html#more
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/08/poww-100-furniture-link-party.html
The 36th Avenue
http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/08/best-diy-projects-and-link-party-68.html
Katherine's Korner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/08/09/thursday-favoriote-things-blog-hop-linky-party-48/
Somewhat Simple
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/blog-link-party-with-silk/
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/08/potpourri-party-36.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/08/feathered-nest-friday_9.html
Redoux Interiors
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/08/link-party-67-and-double-features/
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/08/its-inspiration-friday-no-77welcome.html
The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/home-sweet-home-79_9.html
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/shabbilicious-friday-link-party-august_10.html
Days of Chalk and Chocolate
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.ca/2012/08/calling-guest-bloggers-and-friday-link.html
My Turn for us
http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/freedom-fridays-14.html
My Romantic Home
http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/how-to-dry-hydrangeas-show-and-tell.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/08/rustic-restorations-weekend-15.html
Chase the Star
http://chase-thestar.blogspot.ca/2012/08/keep-calm-and-link-up-1.html
The Shabby Nest
http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/08/frugal-friday_9.html
Finding Fabulous
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/2012/08/frugalicious-fridayempire-patio-covers.html
One More Time
http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/08/share-it-one-more-time-5-and-features.html
Petites Passions
http://myricandreasen.blogspot.ca/2012/08/passion-parade-friday-link-soiree_9.html
Addicted to Decorating
http://www.addicted2decorating.com/addicts-not-so-anonymous-link-party-28.html
Classy Clutter
http://classyclutter.blogspot.ca/2012/08/spotlight-saturday-25.html